255 Words
- 1 Alberto A male given name used in Italian and Spanish, equivalent to English Albert.
- 2 Aldo A male given name of Italian origin.
- 3 Alessandra A female given name from Italian, equivalent to Alexandra.
- 4 Alessandro A male given name from Italian, equivalent to Alexander.
- 5 alfa A Muslim religious teacher or cleric in parts of West Africa.
- 6 Alfonso A male given name of Germanic origin, common in Spanish- and Italian-speaking cultures.
- 7 Allegra A female given name and surname of Italian origin, meaning "cheerful".
- 8 allegro A musical tempo marking meaning fast and lively, or a passage played at that speed.
- 9 alto A singing voice or vocal part that sits between tenor and soprano.
- 10 amaro A bittersweet Italian herbal liqueur, typically drunk after a meal to aid digestion.
- 11 ambassador A diplomat of the highest rank sent by one country to represent it in another.
- 12 americano A coffee made by diluting a shot of espresso with hot water.
- 13 archipelago A group or chain of many islands scattered across a stretch of water.
- 14 arrivederci An Italian way of saying goodbye, used in English to mean "see you again" or "until we meet."
- 15 arsenal A place where weapons and ammunition are made, stored, or repaired.
- 16 artichoke A thistle-like plant whose unopened flower bud is eaten as a vegetable.
- 17 arugula A peppery salad green, also called rocket, with a distinctive sharp, slightly bitter flavor.
- 18 ballot A paper or card used to cast a vote, or the act of voting itself.
- 19 baloney Nonsense; foolish or dishonest talk.
- 20 Bambi A young deer, especially a fawn (from the famous cartoon character).
- 21 bambino A baby or young child, especially in art depicting the infant Christ.
- 22 bandit An armed robber, especially one operating with a gang in a remote or lawless area.
- 23 bank A financial institution that holds deposits, lends money, and manages other financial services.
- 24 bankrupt Legally unable to pay one's debts.
- 25 banquet A large, formal meal held to celebrate a special occasion.
- 26 barista Someone who prepares and serves coffee drinks in a café or coffee shop.
- 27 basta Enough!; stop! — used to demand that something end.
- 28 bazaar A marketplace made up of many small shops or stalls, especially in the Middle East or South Asia.
- 29 Bella A female given name, from Italian, often short for Isabella or Arabella.
- 30 belladonna A poisonous plant with purple, bell-shaped flowers and glossy black berries, also called deadly nightshade.
- 31 bello A term of affection for a young man; sweetheart.
- 32 belvedere A raised structure, tower, or gallery built to enjoy a scenic view.
- 33 Bianca A feminine given name of Italian origin, meaning "white," equivalent to the English name Blanche.
- 34 bimbo A disparaging term for an attractive but unintelligent person, usually a woman.
- 35 biscotti A hard, twice-baked biscuit, usually flavoured with nuts, often served with coffee.
- 36 bolognese An Italian meat-and-tomato sauce, typically served with pasta.
- 37 Bonaparte A Corsican surname, most famously borne by Napoleon Bonaparte, emperor of France.
- 38 Borgia An Italian surname, famously borne by the House of Borgia, a powerful Renaissance family.
- 39 Botticelli A guessing game in which players try to identify a famous person, having been told only the first letter of th...
- 40 brava A shout of approval or praise directed at a female performer.
- 41 brave Willing to face danger, pain, or difficulty without giving in to fear.
- 42 bravo Used to express approval or praise, especially for a performer.
- 43 brig A sailing ship with two masts, both square-rigged.
- 44 buffoon Someone who acts in a silly, clownish way, or who behaves so foolishly that it's almost comical.
- 45 Bugatti A car made by the French luxury automaker Bugatti, known for high-performance sports and hypercars.
- 46 Cairo The capital and largest city of Egypt.
- 47 calzone A baked, folded-over pizza turnover filled with cheese, tomato sauce, and other toppings.
- 48 cameo A brief appearance by a well-known performer in a film, show, or song, often playing a minor role or themselve...
- 49 Camorra A secretive organized-crime network based in Naples, Italy, comparable to the Sicilian Mafia.
- 50 cannoli A Sicilian pastry consisting of a fried tube shell filled with sweetened ricotta or a similar cream.
- 51 cantaloupe A type of muskmelon with sweet orange flesh and a rough, netted or ribbed rind.
- 52 cantina A small bar or saloon, especially one found in Latin American countries.
- 53 canto One of the main sections into which a long poem is divided.
- 54 capo A clamp placed across a guitar's fingerboard to raise the pitch of all the strings at once.
- 55 cappuccino An Italian coffee drink made from espresso topped with steamed and frothed milk.
- 56 capricious Changing mood or behavior suddenly and unpredictably, without an obvious reason.
- 57 Capulet A member of one side of a bitter, long-running feud between two families or factions, drawing on the Capulets...
- 58 Cara A female given name.
- 59 carbonara An Italian pasta dish made with egg, cured pork, cheese, and pepper.
- 60 carpaccio A dish of very thinly sliced raw meat or fish, typically served cold as an appetizer.
- 61 Carta An Italian and Spanish surname, an occupational name for a notary or document-writer.
- 62 Cassini An Italian surname, notably borne by the astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini.
- 63 Catania A port city on the east coast of Sicily, Italy.
- 64 cello A large, deep-toned stringed instrument played upright with a bow, held between the knees.
- 65 cesspool An underground pit that collects and holds sewage or wastewater.
- 66 ciao An informal greeting or farewell, meaning both "hello" and "goodbye".
- 67 clarinet A single-reed woodwind instrument with a smooth, rich tone that varies across its low, middle, and high regist...
- 68 concerto A piece of orchestral music that features one or more solo instruments.
- 69 condom A thin protective sheath, usually latex, worn during sex to prevent pregnancy and the spread of sexually trans...
- 70 confetti Small pieces of colored paper thrown at celebrations such as weddings and parades.
- 71 contessa An Italian countess.
- 72 crescendo A gradual increase in intensity, loudness, or excitement, often building to a peak.
- 73 dado The lower part of an interior wall when it is decorated or finished differently from the wall above.
- 74 Dante A male given name, popularized in tribute to the medieval Italian poet Dante Alighieri, author of the Divine C...
- 75 Deluca A surname of Italian origin, an anglicized form of "De Luca".
- 76 Demarco A surname of Italian origin, a variant spelling of "De Marco".
- 77 dilettante Someone who dabbles in a subject or art out of casual interest rather than serious commitment.
- 78 dispatch To send something or someone off promptly for a specific purpose.
- 79 dolce A soft, mellow-toned organ stop used to give a gentle, muted quality to the sound.
- 80 doozy (informal) Something remarkable, often because it's especially difficult, surprising, or impressive.
- 81 Drago An Italian surname.
- 82 duet A piece of music performed by two singers or instrumentalists.
- 83 Elena A female given name, common in Italian, Spanish, and other European languages, related to the English name Hel...
- 84 Esposito An Italian surname historically given to foundlings, from a word meaning "exposed" or "abandoned."
- 85 espresso A strong, concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water through finely ground beans under high pressure.
- 86 extravaganza A big, elaborate, and often spectacular show or event.
- 87 Fallopian Relating to the fallopian tubes, the pair of tubes in the female reproductive system that carry eggs from the...
- 88 falsetto A high-pitched singing voice produced above a person's normal vocal range, especially in men.
- 89 fascism A far-right, authoritarian, and intensely nationalist political system marked by centralized dictatorial power...
- 90 Ferrara An Andrea Ferrara sword; (generally) a broadsword.
- 91 Ferrari A surname from Italian.
- 92 feta A crumbly white cheese made from sheep's or goat's milk, originally from Greece.
- 93 fiasco A complete and often embarrassing failure.
- 94 Fibonacci Relating to the Fibonacci sequence, in which each number is the sum of the two before it.
- 95 flu A common contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and fatigue; short for influenza.
- 96 fra A title placed before the name of a Roman Catholic friar or monk, similar to "Brother."
- 97 Fredo A male first name of Italian origin.
- 98 fresco A painting made by applying pigment onto wet plaster, so the colour becomes part of the wall as it dries.
- 99 frittata An Italian-style open-faced omelette made by mixing ingredients like vegetables or cheese directly into the eg...
- 100 Gabriele A male given name used in Italian, equivalent to the English name Gabriel.
- 101 Gabriella A female given name, the Italian feminine form of Gabriel.
- 102 galleria A covered shopping arcade or indoor space lined with stores.
- 103 Gallipoli A peninsula in Turkey where a major, costly Allied campaign was fought during World War I.
- 104 Gallo A minority Romance language spoken in northwestern France, alongside Breton.
- 105 gam A person's leg, especially a shapely one — a dated, informal usage.
- 106 gambit In chess, an opening move where a player deliberately gives up a pawn or piece to gain a stronger position.
- 107 garibaldi A flat biscuit made of currants pressed between two thin layers of pastry.
- 108 generalissimo The supreme commander of a country's armed forces, especially one who also runs the government.
- 109 Genghis Used to refer to Genghis Khan, the 13th-century founder and first ruler of the Mongol Empire.
- 110 Genovese Relating to Genoa or its people.
- 111 Geppetto The fictional woodcarver in Carlo Collodi's story who creates the puppet Pinocchio.
- 112 geronimo A shout made just before leaping — off a diving board, out of a plane, into water — popularised by paratrooper...
- 113 gina A crude slang shortening of "vagina".
- 114 gino Slang, often mildly mocking, for a man of Italian or Mediterranean background seen as flashy or image-obsessed...
- 115 gnocchi Small, soft dumplings made from potato or semolina, typically served with a sauce.
- 116 gondola A long, narrow boat with a raised prow, traditionally rowed with a single oar, famously used on the canals of...
- 117 gonzo Describing a highly subjective, exaggerated style of journalism where the reporter becomes part of the story.
- 118 grande Describing a mid-sized coffee-shop drink, larger than a "tall" but smaller than a "venti," typically around 16...
- 119 granola A breakfast food made of rolled oats, nuts, and dried fruit, often baked until crunchy.
- 120 grappa A strong Italian brandy distilled from the leftover skins, seeds, and stems of pressed grapes.
- 121 Grimaldi An Italian surname, and the name of the ruling family of Monaco.
- 122 grotesque Strange, distorted, or unnatural, often in a disturbing or ugly way.
- 123 Gucci A luxury Italian fashion brand, or an item made by it.
- 124 Guido A male given name of Italian origin, corresponding to the English name Guy.
- 125 hoagie A large sandwich made on a long roll, packed with meats, cheese, and vegetables.
- 126 iggy To ignore or block someone on a chat program or social platform.
- 127 impresario A person who organises and manages public entertainment, especially concerts, opera, or theatre.
- 128 julio A small silver coin once minted in Italy, first issued under Pope Julius II in the early 1500s.
- 129 Lamborghini A high-performance sports car made by the Italian manufacturer Lamborghini.
- 130 Lancia A car made by the Italian manufacturer Lancia.
- 131 latte A coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk, usually topped with a little foam.
- 132 Leonora A feminine given name of Italian origin, a short form of Eleonora, cognate to Eleanor.
- 133 Lisi An Italian surname.
- 134 Lodi A province and city in Lombardy, Italy; also the name of several towns in the United States, including in Cali...
- 135 Lombardi An Italian surname, most famously associated with American football coach Vince Lombardi.
- 136 Lorena A female given name from Italian, popularly associated with Laura through folk etymology.
- 137 lotto A number-drawing lottery game, or a bingo-like game played with numbered cards.
- 138 Lucca A province and city in Tuscany, Italy.
- 139 Luigi A male given name, the Italian equivalent of Louis.
- 140 Lupo An Italian surname meaning "wolf."
- 141 macaroni (historical) Fashionable or stylish in an exaggerated, foppish way, especially describing 18th-century dandies...
- 142 Machiavelli A person who schemes and manipulates others cunningly and without moral scruple, in order to gain or hold powe...
- 143 Machiavellian Willing to use cunning, deception, or ruthless scheming to achieve power or goals, especially in politics.
- 144 Madonna An artistic depiction of the Virgin Mary, especially shown holding the infant Jesus.
- 145 Mafia An organized crime syndicate built on secrecy, hierarchy, and intimidation, especially (capitalized) the Sicil...
- 146 Mafioso A member of the Mafia.
- 147 magnifico A historical title for a nobleman or grandee of the old Republic of Venice.
- 148 malaria A serious disease spread by mosquitoes, caused by a parasite that infects the blood and produces recurring fev...
- 149 Mancini An Italian surname.
- 150 Mancuso An Italian surname.
- 151 Mantua A loose, elegant gown worn by women in 17th- and 18th-century Europe.
- 152 Marconi To send a message by radio.
- 153 Margherita A pizza topped simply with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
- 154 Marianna A female given name of Italian origin.
- 155 marinara Made with a simple tomato-based sauce.
- 156 mascara A cosmetic applied to darken and thicken the eyelashes.
- 157 Maserati An Italian luxury sports car manufacturer.
- 158 Matterhorn A task, obstacle, or challenge so daunting it feels almost impossible to overcome.
- 159 Medici A powerful Florentine family that dominated the politics, banking, and art patronage of Italy from the 1300s t...
- 160 Michelangelo An Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, and architect (1475-1564), famed for the Sistine Chapel ceiling and...
- 161 Milanese Belonging to, or characteristic of, the city of Milan in northern Italy.
- 162 morello A variety of dark-skinned, tart cherry often used in cooking and preserves.
- 163 morra A hand game in which players simultaneously throw out a number of fingers and try to guess the total shown by...
- 164 mosque A building used by Muslims for worship, typically featuring a minaret.
- 165 Motta A surname of Italian origin.
- 166 mozzarella A soft, mild Italian cheese, often used on pizza or in salads.
- 167 Mussolini Relating to or characteristic of Benito Mussolini, the Italian fascist dictator, or his authoritarian style of...
- 168 nanna An informal, chiefly British word for grandmother.
- 169 Nanni A surname of Italian origin.
- 170 neutrino A tiny subatomic particle with almost no mass and no electric charge that barely interacts with matter.
- 171 ninny A foolish or silly person.
- 172 nonna A grandmother, especially one of Italian heritage.
- 173 Nutella A brand of chocolate and hazelnut spread.
- 174 omi A man (informal/slang term, historically used in Polari and some British underworld slang).
- 175 opera A theatrical work in which the story is told mainly through singing, with orchestral music.
- 176 operetta A short, light opera with a comic or romantic story and spoken dialogue between musical numbers.
- 177 ouzo A clear, anise-flavoured Greek liqueur, usually drunk as an aperitif.
- 178 Oz Abbreviation for ounce, a small unit of weight.
- 179 Paganini One of a stack of blocks used to raise the height of a person, chair, or piece of equipment.
- 180 panini A grilled sandwich made from a small loaf of bread, split and filled with ingredients such as ham or cheese.
- 181 pants An outer garment covering the body from the waist down, with separate legs; trousers.
- 182 Paolo An Italian male given name, equivalent to the English "Paul."
- 183 paparazzo A freelance photographer who trails celebrities to capture candid, often unwanted photos for sale to the media...
- 184 paragon A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a quality.
- 185 parapet A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.
- 186 parma A dish of meat or vegetables cooked in the parmigiana style, coated in tomato sauce and cheese.
- 187 partisan A strong, often unquestioning supporter of a party, cause, or leader.
- 188 Pasquale A surname of Italian origin, sometimes used as a given name.
- 189 pepperoni A spicy, cured sausage of Italian-American origin, made from pork and beef.
- 190 piano A large keyboard instrument in which pressing keys causes hammers to strike strings, producing sound.
- 191 piazza An open public square, especially one found in an Italian town or city.
- 192 piccolo A small flute pitched about an octave higher than the standard concert flute.
- 193 Piedmont A stretch of gently sloping land lying at the base of a mountain range.
- 194 pizzeria A restaurant that specializes in making and selling pizza.
- 195 porcelain A hard, translucent white ceramic made by firing fine clay at high heat, or objects made from it.
- 196 presto A musical direction meaning very fast; also used to mean something happens suddenly, as if by magic.
- 197 primo Informal: top-quality; the best.
- 198 provolone A firm, pale yellow Italian cheese made from cow's milk, often smoked or aged.
- 199 quarantine A period of enforced isolation imposed on people, animals, or goods to stop a disease from spreading.
- 200 quartet A group of four musicians performing together, or a piece of music written for four parts.
- 201 Raffaele An Italian surname.
- 202 Raina A female given name, and also a surname especially common in Kashmir.
- 203 Rana A surname of Hindi, Italian, Spanish, or Galician origin; also a municipality in Norway.
- 204 regatta An organized event of boat races.
- 205 ricotta A soft, mild Italian cheese made from whey, similar in texture to cottage cheese.
- 206 Rina A feminine given name, often used as a short form of names ending in "-rina" such as Katrina or Marina.
- 207 Rinaldi An Italian surname.
- 208 Rinaldo An Italian surname, also used as a masculine given name.
- 209 risotto A creamy Italian rice dish made by slowly stirring hot stock into short-grain rice, often with cheese, wine, o...
- 210 Rita A feminine given name, originally a shortening of Margherita or Margarita, cognates of Margaret.
- 211 riva A crack, split, or narrow gap in rock or land.
- 212 rocket A vehicle or projectile driven by expelling burning gas, used to launch spacecraft, missiles, or fireworks.
- 213 romano A hard, sharply flavored Italian cheese, usually grated over pasta or salads.
- 214 Rosina A feminine given name of Italian origin, a pet form of Rosa.
- 215 Savino An Italian surname.
- 216 scampi Large prawns or langoustines, especially served breaded and fried.
- 217 scenario A possible sequence of events that might happen.
- 218 sedan A car with a separate boot and a fixed roof, seating passengers in an enclosed cabin.
- 219 segue To move smoothly from one topic, activity, or piece of music into another without an abrupt break.
- 220 sienna A reddish-brown pigment made from natural clay containing iron and manganese.
- 221 signora An Italian title of respect for a married or older woman, equivalent to "Mrs" or "madam".
- 222 signorina An Italian title of respect for an unmarried woman or young girl, equivalent to "Miss".
- 223 soda A sweet carbonated soft drink.
- 224 spaghetti Long, thin strands of pasta, or a dish made from them.
- 225 sprocket A toothed wheel that meshes with a chain or perforated belt to drive it.
- 226 squadron A military unit, especially in the air force or navy, made up of several smaller groups.
- 227 Stradivarius A violin or other stringed instrument crafted by the Stradivari family, especially the master luthier Antonio...
- 228 sultana A pale, seedless raisin made from a specific type of grape.
- 229 tantamount Equal in effect or seriousness to something else, even if not literally the same.
- 230 Tarantino A person from Taranto, a city in southern Italy.
- 231 tarantula A large, hairy spider found mainly in the tropics and warmer regions of the Americas.
- 232 tariff A tax charged by a government on goods coming into or leaving a country.
- 233 terracotta A hard, reddish-brown unglazed clay used for pottery, tiles, and building decoration.
- 234 tiramisu An Italian dessert made of coffee-soaked ladyfinger biscuits layered with a sweetened mascarpone cream, dusted...
- 235 Tolliver An English surname.
- 236 toma A semi-hard Italian cheese made in Piedmont.
- 237 tortellini Small ring-shaped pasta parcels stuffed with meat, cheese, or vegetables, usually served in broth or with a sa...
- 238 totalitarian Describing a system of government in which the state has total control over public and private life, and oppos...
- 239 trampoline A device made of tough fabric stretched over a frame with springs, used for bouncing.
- 240 trio A group of three people or things.
- 241 trombone A brass instrument with a sliding tube used to change pitch.
- 242 turban A headdress made by winding a long strip of cloth around the head.
- 243 Valentino A strikingly handsome, romantic-looking man, especially one who resembles the silent-film star Rudolph Valenti...
- 244 Versace The Italian luxury fashion house founded by designer Gianni Versace.
- 245 Vespa An Italian brand of motor scooter, known for its rounded, retro design.
- 246 vibrato (music) A slight, rapid wavering in pitch used to add expression to a sung or played note.
- 247 vino Wine, used informally.
- 248 violin A small four-stringed instrument played with a bow, held under the chin, the highest-pitched of the standard s...
- 249 vista A long, open view, especially one seen through a gap or down a passage.
- 250 viva Used to cheer or celebrate someone or something, meaning roughly "long live!"
- 251 volcano An opening in the Earth's surface, usually on a mountain, through which molten rock, ash, and gas escape from...
- 252 volt The standard unit of electrical potential, measuring the "push" that drives an electric current.
- 253 volta In poetry, especially a sonnet, the turning point where the argument or mood shifts.
- 254 zany Wildly comic, eccentric, or amusingly outlandish in behavior or style.
- 255 zucchini A long green summer squash with edible flesh and skin, known as a courgette in British English.